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Institutional advice licensees to continue feeling the heat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... while also topping polls for client satisfaction, adding that 75% of advisers would consider switching their primary platform. As we move into 2018, Alcock said these trends will "further transform the wealth management industry. We also expect an increased ...

Blockchain will boost company value: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... complexities" around reconciling trades. Deputy chief executive Peter Hiom said replacing CHESS with the next generation of platform technology would not only reduce costs and risks for companies, but facilitate innovation in the financial markets.

Ophir Asset Management expands investment team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... Perpetual Corporate Trust as the responsibility entity for the high conviction fund, and its addition to HUB24's IDPS platform. "Investor demand for high performing, capacity-constrained small and mid-cap equity funds continues to grow," Ophir investment ...

SuperConcepts launches admin tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... securities and even peer-to-peer lending. Existing SuperMate or SuperConcepts SMSF administration clients can use the platform free of charge to also access third-party products and services. SuperConcepts chief executive Natasha Fenech said: "We know ...

As one door opens, another closes at FEW

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... make happen," Beck said. Beck said aligning with the FPA was particularly important for FEW as it provides an additional platform for promoting financial planning as a valuable, flexible career for women. "A lot of women come in to the advice community ...

Linear buy sees Managed Accounts expand board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
Managed Accounts Holdings welcomed two new directors to its board in light of its recent acquisition of Linear. Linear co-founder Colin Peterson has joined the board, adding more than 30 years' experience including in financial planning and funds management ...

The age of algorithmic advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
The rise of the "algorithmic advisers" requires a change in attitude and mindset from the financial advice and planning communities. Futurist and chief executive of global consultancy firm Tomorrow, Mike Walsh, told the 2017 Financial Planning Association ...

SelfWealth lists on ASX

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
Peer-to-peer share trading platform SelfWealth listed on the ASX today after a successful initial public offering saw $7.3 million raised. The company, comprising SelfWealth TRADING and SelfWealthPREMIUM, debuted on the ASX at 1pm and will trade under ...

Financial Standard journalist recognised in press awards

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
... finalists. Her award was presented for two articles: a feature article on the Australian Securities Exchange's (ASX) mFund platform; and another on how Australia's custody industry is adapting to the digital age, staying ahead of the curve by 'disrupting' ...

SMSF platform strengthens distribution team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
... senior leadership team, appointing a key distribution role. Tom Eustice has joined the cloud based SMSF documentation platform in the position of national sales director, bringing with him significant experience in sales, business development and recruitment. ...